pet adoption

When human contact was in short supply last year droves of Americans turned to their local shelters and adopted pets. But your office is now making plans to bring its employees back together under one roof. Try explaining that to the new dog or cat that’s been spoiled rotten by your presence.

Sharing a home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest joys. But while pet ownership is rewarding, it’s also a big decision. Dogs require lots of time, money and responsibility — 10 to 15 years’ worth, in many cases. Dr. Pia Salk, author and spokeswoman for the non-profit pet adoption website AdoptaPet.com, warns against taking home a...

Pet adoptions spiked last year, with many people stuck at home looking for a lockdown buddy. But now those pets are getting returned with owners going back to work. Plus, returning to the office led to fewer households that could foster pets, putting further stress on rescue agencies.

The Bidens’ cat will be the first to live in the White House since George W. Bush’s family cat, India

The Helen Woodward Animal Center has announced that it is seeking the perfect families to adopt a couple of overweight and adorable pets in hopes they can help them maintain a healthy diet and exercise.

Have you ever heard of a Chihuahua described as a “haunted Victorian child”? What about a “Chucky doll in a dog’s body”? Well, now you have! A tweet about a “demonic Chihuahua” named Prancer who is up for adoption has gone viral on Twitter due to the brutally honest description written by his foster owner of what potential adopters could expect...

During the pandemic, many turned to Bay Area shelters like Pets in Need in Redwood City.

During the pandemic, many turned to Bay Area shelters like Pets in Need in Redwood City.

‘Modern Family’s Ariel Winter wasn’t the only star present for today’s photoshoot with Charlie Nunn Photography for Wags and Walks Rescue. Meet Ophelia the Pitbull Mix—she’s sweet, cuddly, and currently up for adoption! Who could say no to that face? Kim’s taking us behind the scenes of their photoshoot to help deserving rescue pups find their fur-ever homes. Tune in...

There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...

The “Queer Eye” star reveals what he’s learned after adopting a dog amid the pandemic.

Join NBC Bay Area’s Marcus Washington in Berkeley on Saturday, August 29 for a Clear the Shelters adoption event! Berkeley Humane is hosting onsite kitten adoptions along with low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats. Meet Berkeley Humane’s adoptable kittens in the Mobile Adoption Center (MAC) starting at 10 am. We will be following social-distancing protocols. Please wear a face mask…

“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” actor Skylar Astin discusses his involvement with NBC’s “Clear the Shelters” campaign which has provided over 411,000 pet adoptions since 2015. Astin will be doing “A Home for Hilly” ebook live reading where Hill’s Pets will donate a $1 per view up to $10,000.

With the coronavirus keeping many people at home and in need of some companionship, animal shelters have been seeing a boom in pet adoptions. NBCLX’s Eric Rodriguez explains why this may be the perfect time to add a furry friend to your family — and how shelters are keeping the adoption process safe.

Are you looking to adopt a dog? Make sure to ask yourself these three important questions before you go pick out a new best friend.

If you previously shied away from getting a dog due to working outside the home, you may now find yourself in an ideal situation. But remember that adopting a pet is a commitment to care for that pet for their entire life. If you’re willing and able to take on that kind of responsibility, here are some things you should...

Fostering pets can be a great way to help an animal in need while bringing joy into your life. NBCLX producer Sara Sanchez, who has cared for about 40 animals, joined LX News to discuss how fostering has improved her anxiety and her life overall.

All this month, NBC Bay Area and our partners at Telemundo 48 are working to clear the shelters. During the pandemic, local shelters are getting creative to help people find their perfect pets.

Best Friends Animal Society hopes to bring people together around the world with a special benefit concert on July 22 called “Songs to Save Them All: A Benefit for Homeless Pets.” The event will livestream on Tiltify, Twitch, YouTube and Facebook as well as bestfriends.org/concert. The Best Friends Animal Society is a national animal welfare organization raising awareness to...

Now that you’re home more than ever, it’s a great time to consider pet adoption! Malou Nubla talks to a certified professional dog trainer about what you need to do before you become a pet owner.